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About Suicide  Public Health Issue  Warning Signs  What Not To Do  What To Do  High Risk Life Events What To Do • Take suicide threats seriously; be direct, open and honest in communications. • Listen, allow the individual to express their feelings and express your concerns in a non-judgmental way. • Say things like, “I’m here for you. . .Let’s talk. . .I’m here to help.” • Ask, “Are you having suicidal thoughts?” A detailed plan indicates greater risk. • Take action sooner rather than later. • Get the individual who is at risk connected with professional help. • Dispose of pills, drugs and guns. • Don’t worry about being disloyal to the individual; contact a reliable family member or close friend of the person. Individual County Coalition Information  Coshocton County  Morgan County  Noble County    Guernsey County  Muskingum County  Perry County